Senior Program Specialist - Special Programs
After School Matters · Chicago, Illinois, US
Summary of Position : The Program Specialist is primarily responsible for facilitating and managing the day-to-day logistics of a portfolio of 20-25 high-qua...
Job description
Summary of Position : The Program Specialist is primarily responsible for facilitating and managing the day-to-day logistics of a portfolio of 20-25 high-quality programs through regular site visits, performing program observations, and providing actionable recommendations to enhance program quality, safety, compliance, instruction, attendance, enrollment, and retention, as well as addressing other critical areas. Supervisory Responsibilities: - Employee Instructors and Program Providers - Provide direction to community and campus liaisons and ensure compliance with program requirements - Annual operating budget responsibility: $1M Major Duties and Responsibilities: Program Quality - Oversee and ensure high-quality of all programs within portfolio; - Build and maintain a high-quality program portfolio that includes after school, daytime, weekend, and school break programs. - Track and analyze program data to identify trends, address challenges, identify program supports needed, and implement strategies that maximize participation and retention in programs - Assist in the recruitment process of program staff, oversee the selection of returning programs, identify new program provider...